Education Program Specialist - OPEEP

Why consider this job opportunity

• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Work primarily on-site at the Ohio Reformatory for Women, contributing to an impactful educational initiative
• Engage with a diverse student population and make a positive impact on their educational journey
• Supportive work environment that emphasizes social justice and educational equity
• One-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding availability

• Serve as a liaison between faculty, staff, and incarcerated students involved in the embedded degree program
• Coordinate all courses and student activities at the prison, including communication with facility staff and compliance with ODRC requirements
• Manage administrative functions of the degree site, including technology and student regulations
• Monitor classes and study halls, and coordinate the enrollment processes for incarcerated students
• Advise faculty and students on ODRC procedures and report program updates and student concerns to OPEEP leadership

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in education program coordination, advising, mentoring, or student learning assistance
• Ability to pass an ODRC background check to work in the prison facility

• Prior experience working with incarcerated or reentry populations
• A demonstrated commitment to social justice and educational equity
• Background similar to the target student population, including candidates with a history of incarceration and successful reentry

#Higher Education #Social Justice #Educational Equity #Career Opportunity #Prison Education

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